Total Yards
LSU492
Wisconsin506
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Wisconsin at LSU
Jan 1, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
ReliaQuest Bowl
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 35
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LSU
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
LSU395
Wisconsin378
Rushing Yards
LSU97
Wisconsin128
Turnovers
LSU1
Wisconsin1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature70°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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LSU29:00
Wisconsin31:00
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
LSU holds off Wisconsin 35-31
LSU defeated Wisconsin 35-31 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 492-506 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 35-31. Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Bryson Green for 20 yds for a TD came with {'seconds': 28, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 492 total yards, 97 rushing yards, and 395 passing yards. Wisconsin finished with 506 total yards, including 128 on the ground and 378 through the air.
LSU converted 3-9 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, LSU led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Brian Thomas Jr. for 38 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Bryson Green for 20 yds for a TD (Wisconsin led 7-0 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Will Pauling for 53 yds for a TD (Wisconsin led 14-0 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Will Pauling for 9 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 21-14 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Kaleb Jackson run for 12 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 14-14 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Harold Perkins Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 7-14 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Chris Hilton Jr. for 14 yds for a TD (LSU led 28-28 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-31
LSU defeated Wisconsin.
Total yards
492-506
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
97
LSU averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
395
LSU averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Wisconsin's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 492 | 506 |
| Passing Yards | 395 | 378 |
| Rushing Yards | 97 | 128 |
| First Downs | 26 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 7-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-45 | 27-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 29:00 | 31:00 |